Semivowel (Noun)
Meaning
A vowellike sound that serves as a consonant.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The semivowel at the beginning of the word 'yes' distinguishes it from other words starting with a vowel sound.
- In phonetics, a semivowel is represented by its own distinct symbol to differentiate it from consonants and vowels.
- The semivowel in 'way' often transitions smoothly into the vowel sound that follows it.
- Certain languages have distinct semivowel sounds that greatly influence their pronunciation and intonation.
- The semivowel at the end of 'boy' plays a crucial role in defining its phonetic characteristics.